Describes projects for the development of international understanding which were organized by elementary and secondary schools around the world as part of Unesco's Associated Schools program. Project descriptions from schools in Bulgaria, Colombia, Cyprus, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Phillipines, Thailand, and the United States are…

The multiplicity of groups concerned with education for peace and international solidarity makes it difficult to reconstruct the processes and activities aimed at international solidarity. The motives for this type of education rise from a growing sensibility shown by the Italian public toward international understanding and world-wide problems…

Development education, to increase understanding and awareness of the plight of underdeveloped countries and of the interdependence of nations, is being carried out through television programs on Britain's Channel Four by the International Broadcasting Trust. (SK)

Describes a 1981 subregional seminar on the development of the Associated Schools Project in Africa. The aim of the seminar was to examine African educational programs for international understanding at the primary school level and to facilitate the pooling of experience gained by Associated Schools in the subregion. (Author/AM)

Although the Cold War has ended, the need for students to improve their intercultural awareness and understanding of international problems (hunger, environmental degradation, and increasing population) has grown stronger. I*Earn, a global network, allows K-12 students to work on joint social and environmental projects that can greatly improve…

Over 60,000 secondary school and college students participate annually in the Model United Nations (UN) simulations in order to learn the complexities of international politics and to increase their understanding of other nations and cultural perspectives. This paper provides a broad overview of the Model UN program and its role in global…

Five dimensions of a global perspective are identified: (1) perspective consciousness; (2) "state of the planet" awareness; (3) cross-cultural awareness; (4) knowledge of global dynamics; and (5) awareness of choices. The development of a global perspective will illuminate linkages among events. (PP)

This issue contains an introduction ("The Promise and Perplexity of Globalism," by W. Longstreet) and seven articles dedicated to exploring the meaning of global education for today's schools. "Global Education: An Overview" (J. Becker) develops possible definitions, identifies objectives and skills, and addresses questions and…

Stresses three reasons for teaching about Korea and its people in the United States: (1) Korea's potential assistance in solving environmental issues; (2) the role of Korea in promoting world peace; and (3) the economic potential of Korea. Discusses resources for teaching about Korea and provides an appendix with Internet sites on Korea. (CMK)

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards mandate that prospective teachers experience the awareness of other cultures within society on local, national and international levels. The NCATE standard implies that the same kinds of cultural sensitivities needed within the borders of this country are needed equally…

This paper provides materials for a college level course concerning the peoples of contemporary India. The focus of the paper is on the dalits of India, those people formerly called untouchables, and efforts to improve their status. The outspoken advocate for the untouchable caste was Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956). Born an untouchable,…

Immediately after the events of September 11, the US was stunned by horror and disbelief, angry at the perpetrators of such awful violence, puzzled by the country's inability to recognize itself in the eyes of the world, and eager to learn more about other cultures from which it felt so alien. Our college campuses reflected this range of…

Asserts that a primary goal of social studies is fostering attitudes and behaviors that reflect effective citizenship for a global, multicultural world. Discusses Robert Hanvey's "Five Dimensions of a Global Perspective" and how they relate to social studies course content. (CFR)

Proposes a worldwide educational network with a partnership of universities, businesses, community organizations, students, and workers. Describes the four goals of the Global Electronic University Consortium (GU): the globalization of educational opportunities, support of research and development, use of global-scale tools, and the globalization…

The film industry in Africa began in 1963. Since then, development has been slow because of funding problems and political restrictions. Television is available to only a fraction of the population and imported programming represents almost one-half of the programming. However, there are some successful African produced television programs. The…